About BASTOB
BASTOB – Initiative for People’s Self-Development exceptionally believes in peoples self -development on their own initiative. BASTOB, as its name implies, believes in reality and puts emphasis on socioeconomic and cultural development of factors that determine the footing of people in a society. Based on the prevailing socio-economic condition of the country, BASTOB program has carefully been designed and the target people are encouraged to undertake and initiate their own development .BASTOB categorically emphasizes program needs of women, youth and children, as well as disadvantaged groups of the society. BASTOB was founded by a group of committed professional and social worker is a non- profit, non- partisan organization. Since its inception in 1997 BASTOB has carried out various development programs.VISION
BASTOB envisions a peaceful society where disadvantaged people are self-reliant and capable of solving their own problems.
MISSION STATEMENT
BASTOB’s Mission is to ensure socio-economic development and self-reliance of the people while being consistent with organizational sustainability. BASTOB is committed to follow the ideals of people’s participation, institution building, human rights, gender equality, promotion of culture and care for the environment, poverty alleviation and people’s sustainability in achieving its goals.
Taking into consideration the fact that development work is a challenging job which requires the combined efforts of many participants involved in the process, BASTOB always encourages partnership and networking with government and like-minded organizations.
BASTOB has been blessed with experienced, energetic, and dynamic workers and members whoare committed to achieving its goals. It believes in people’s capacity and creativity, and also in participatory management and it is committed to ensure participation at every level.
THE CORE VALUES
- People’s capacity and dignity
- Culture and environment friendly
- Creativity and innovation
- Discipline, participation, team work and openness
- Cost consciousness
- Gender equity
- Accountability and transparency
- Honesty and integrity
- Justice and fairness
- Striving for excellence
